1 Kings 11:29
New International Version
About that time Jeroboam was going out of Jerusalem, and Ahijah the prophet of Shiloh met him on the way, wearing a new cloak. The two of them were alone out in the country,

New Living Translation
One day as Jeroboam was leaving Jerusalem, the prophet Ahijah from Shiloh met him along the way. Ahijah was wearing a new cloak. The two of them were alone in a field,

English Standard Version
And at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him on the road. Now Ahijah had dressed himself in a new garment, and the two of them were alone in the open country.

Berean Standard Bible
During that time, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met Jeroboam on the road as he was going out of Jerusalem. Now Ahijah had wrapped himself in a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the open field.

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass at that time, that Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, and Ahijah the Shilonite, the prophet, met him on the way. And he had clothed himself with a new garment, and the two were alone in the field.

King James Bible
And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field:

New King James Version
Now it happened at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met him on the way; and he had clothed himself with a new garment, and the two were alone in the field.

New American Standard Bible
And it came about at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him on the road. Now Ahijah had clothed himself with a new cloak; and both of them were alone in the field.

NASB 1995
It came about at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him on the road. Now Ahijah had clothed himself with a new cloak; and both of them were alone in the field.

NASB 1977
And it came about at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him on the road. Now Ahijah had clothed himself with a new cloak; and both of them were alone in the field.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened at that time, that Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, and that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him on the road. Now he had covered himself with a new cloak; and both of them were alone in the field.

Amplified Bible
It came about at that time, when Jeroboam left Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met him on the road. Now Ahijah had covered himself with a new cloak; and the two of them were alone in the field.

Berean Annotated Bible
During that time, the prophet Ahijah (brother of Yah) the Shilonite met Jeroboam on the road as he (the people will contend) was going out of Jerusalem (city of peace). Now Ahijah had wrapped himself in a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the open field.

Christian Standard Bible
During that time, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met Jeroboam on the road as Jeroboam came out of Jerusalem. Now Ahijah had wrapped himself with a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the open field.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
During that time, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met Jeroboam on the road as Jeroboam came out of Jerusalem. Now Ahijah had wrapped himself with a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the open field.

American Standard Version
And it came to pass at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; now Ahijah had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; now Ahijah had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At that time Jeroboam left Jerusalem. The prophet Ahijah from Shiloh met him on the road. The two of them were alone in the open country, and Ahijah had on new clothes.

Good News Translation
One day, as Jeroboam was traveling from Jerusalem, the prophet Ahijah from Shiloh met him alone on the road in the open country.

International Standard Version
During that time, Jeroboam left Jerusalem and the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met him on the road. Ahijah had wrapped himself up in a new cloak, and both of them were alone on the open road.

NET Bible
At that time, when Jeroboam had left Jerusalem, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met him on the road; the two of them were alone in the open country. Ahijah was wearing a brand new robe,

New Heart English Bible
And it happened at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him on the way and caused him to turn aside out of the way. Now he had dressed himself with a new garment, and the two were alone in the countryside.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field:
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
During that time, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met Jeroboam on the road as he was going out of Jerusalem. Now Ahijah had wrapped himself in a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the open field.

World English Bible
At that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him on the way. Now Ahijah had clad himself with a new garment; and the two of them were alone in the field.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass, at that time, that Jeroboam has gone out from Jerusalem, and Ahijah the Shilonite, the prophet, finds him in the way, and he is covering himself with a new garment; and both of them [are] by themselves in a field,

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass at that time, that Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, and Ahijah the Shilonite, the prophet, met him on the way. And he had clothed himself with a new garment, and the two were alone in the field.

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, at that time, that Jeroboam hath gone out from Jerusalem, and Ahijah the Shilonite, the prophet, findeth him in the way, and he is covering himself with a new garment; and both of them are by themselves in a field,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be in that time, and Jeroboam went forth from Jerusalem, and Ahijah the Shilonite will find him going in the way; and he being covered with a new garment; and they two alone in the field.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So it came to paste at that time, that Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, and the prophet Ahias the Silonite, clad with a new garment, found him in the way: and they two were alone in the held.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And it happened, in that time, that Jeroboam departed from Jerusalem. And the prophet Ahijah, the Shilonite, wearing with a new cloak, found him on the way. And the two were alone in the field.

New American Bible
At that time Jeroboam left Jerusalem, and the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met him on the road. The prophet was wearing a new cloak, and when the two were alone in the open country,

New Revised Standard Version
About that time, when Jeroboam was leaving Jerusalem, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him on the road. Ahijah had clothed himself with a new garment. The two of them were alone in the open country
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass at the time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite encountered him on the road; and Ahijah had clad himself with a new garment; and the two of them were alone in a field;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was at that time, and Yorbaam went out from Jerusalem, and Akhiah the Prophet the Shilonite found him on the road, and Akhiah was covered in a new garment, and both were alone in a field.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; now Ahijah had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass at that time, that Jeroboam went forth from Jerusalem, and Achia the Selonite the prophet found him in the way, and caused him to turn aside out of the way: and Achia was clad with a new garment, and they two were alone in the field.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jeroboam's Rebellion
28Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph. 29During that time, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met Jeroboam on the road as he was going out of Jerusalem. Now Ahijah had wrapped himself in a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the open field. 30And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces,…

Cross References
During that time,

2 Chronicles 10:15
So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from God, in order that the LORD might fulfill the word that He had spoken through Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam son of Nebat.

1 Kings 12:15
So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from the LORD, to fulfill the word He had spoken to Jeroboam son of Nebat through Ahijah the Shilonite.
the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite

1 Kings 14:2
and Jeroboam said to his wife, “Now get up, disguise yourself so they will not recognize you as my wife, and go to Shiloh. For Ahijah the prophet is there; it was he who spoke about my kingship over this people.

2 Chronicles 9:29
As for the rest of the acts of Solomon, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Records of Nathan the Prophet, in the Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the Visions of Iddo the Seer concerning Jeroboam son of Nebat?

1 Kings 15:29
As soon as Baasha became king, he struck down the entire household of Jeroboam. He did not leave to Jeroboam anyone who breathed, but destroyed them all according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servant Ahijah the Shilonite,
met Jeroboam on the road

1 Kings 13:14-18
and went after the man of God. He found him sitting under an oak tree and asked, “Are you the man of God who came from Judah?” “I am,” he replied. / So the prophet said to the man of God, “Come home with me and eat some bread.” / But the man replied, “I cannot go home with you, and I will not eat bread or drink water with you in this place. …

1 Samuel 9:18-20
Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?” / “I am the seer,” Samuel replied. “Go up before me to the high place, for you shall eat with me today. And when I send you off in the morning, I will tell you all that is in your heart. / As for the donkeys you lost three days ago, do not worry about them, for they have been found. And upon whom is all the desire of Israel, if not upon you and all your father’s house?”

Luke 24:15-16
And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them. / But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.
as he was going out of Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 37:12-14
Jeremiah started to leave Jerusalem to go to the land of Benjamin to claim his portion there among the people. / But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, seized him and said, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!” / “That is a lie,” Jeremiah replied. “I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!” But Irijah would not listen to him; instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials.

2 Samuel 15:14-17
And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.” / The king’s servants replied, “Whatever our lord the king decides, we are your servants.” / Then the king set out, and his entire household followed him. But he left behind ten concubines to take care of the palace. …
Now Ahijah had wrapped himself in a new cloak,

1 Samuel 15:27-28
As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore. / So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you.

1 Kings 19:19
So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him.

2 Kings 2:8-14
And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground. / After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken away from you?” “Please, let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. / “You have requested a difficult thing,” said Elijah. “Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so.” …
and the two of them were alone in the open field.

1 Samuel 20:11-13
“Come,” he replied, “let us go out to the field.” So the two of them went out into the field, / and Jonathan said, “By the LORD, the God of Israel, I will sound out my father by this time tomorrow or the next day. If he is favorable toward you, will I not send for you and tell you? / But if my father intends to bring evil on you, then may the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if I do not tell you and send you on your way in safety. May the LORD be with you, just as He has been with my father.

Genesis 24:63-65
Early in the evening, Isaac went out to the field to meditate, and looking up, he saw the camels approaching. / And when Rebekah looked up and saw Isaac, she got down from her camel / and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” “It is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself.

Genesis 4:8
Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field:

Ahijah

1 Kings 12:15
Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform his saying, which the LORD spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

1 Kings 14:2
And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray thee, and disguise thyself, that thou be not known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and get thee to Shiloh: behold, there is Ahijah the prophet, which told me that I should be king over this people.

2 Chronicles 9:29
Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat?

Shilonite

Joshua 18:1
And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them.

and they two

Genesis 4:8
And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

2 Samuel 14:6
And thy handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in the field, and there was none to part them, but the one smote the other, and slew him.

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1 Kings 11
1. Solomon's wives and concubines
4. In his old age they draw him to idolatry
9. God threatens him,
14. Solomon's adversaries were Hadad, who was entertained in Egypt
23. Rezon, who reigned in Damascus
26. And Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah prophesied
41. Solomon's acts, reign, and death. Rehoboam succeeds him












During that time
This phrase situates the event within the broader narrative of Solomon's reign. It was a period marked by Solomon's departure from exclusive worship of Yahweh, leading to the rise of adversaries and internal strife. The timing is significant as it sets the stage for the division of the kingdom, a pivotal moment in Israel's history.

the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Ahijah was a prophet from Shiloh, a town with historical significance as the location of the Tabernacle before the temple was built in Jerusalem. Prophets played crucial roles as God's messengers, often delivering messages of judgment or future events. Ahijah's role here is to convey God's plan for the division of the kingdom, highlighting the prophetic tradition of speaking truth to power.

met Jeroboam on the road
Jeroboam was an official under King Solomon, known for his industrious nature. This meeting on the road signifies a divine appointment, as God often uses seemingly ordinary circumstances to reveal His will. The road symbolizes a journey or transition, both physically for Jeroboam and metaphorically for the nation of Israel.

as he was going out of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel, represents the established order under Solomon. Jeroboam's departure from the city foreshadows his future role in leading the northern tribes away from the Davidic rule centered in Jerusalem. This movement away from the city is symbolic of the impending division.

Now Ahijah had wrapped himself in a new cloak
The new cloak represents something fresh or unspoiled, symbolizing the new beginning for Jeroboam and the northern tribes. In biblical symbolism, garments often represent authority or identity. Ahijah's cloak is a prophetic symbol of the new leadership and kingdom that Jeroboam will assume.

and the two of them were alone in the open field
The setting of an open field suggests a place away from the prying eyes of the court, allowing for a private and significant prophetic encounter. This solitude emphasizes the personal nature of God's call to Jeroboam and the gravity of the message being delivered. The open field can also symbolize a place of decision and revelation, akin to other biblical encounters with God in wilderness or isolated settings.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeroboam
A servant of King Solomon who later becomes the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel. His encounter with Ahijah marks a significant turning point in Israel's history.

2. Ahijah the Shilonite
A prophet from Shiloh who delivers God's message to Jeroboam. His actions and words are pivotal in the division of the united kingdom of Israel.

3. Jerusalem
The capital city of the united kingdom under Solomon, from which Jeroboam departs, symbolizing a move away from the current regime.

4. The New Cloak
Symbolizes the new beginning and the division of the kingdom. Ahijah's tearing of the cloak into twelve pieces represents the division of the tribes of Israel.

5. The Field
The setting of this encounter, symbolizing a place of revelation and divine intervention, away from the political and religious center of Jerusalem.
Teaching Points
Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
God's plan unfolds through human actions, yet individuals are responsible for their choices. Jeroboam's rise is part of God's plan, but his later actions show personal accountability.

Symbolism in Prophetic Ministry
Prophets often use symbolic acts to convey deeper spiritual truths. Understanding these symbols can enhance our comprehension of God's messages.

The Consequences of Disobedience
Solomon's failure to remain faithful to God leads to the division of the kingdom. Our actions have consequences that can affect future generations.

God's Faithfulness to His Promises
Despite human failure, God remains faithful to His covenant promises, as seen in His continued guidance and correction of Israel.

The Importance of Listening to God's Word
Jeroboam's encounter with Ahijah highlights the importance of heeding God's messages delivered through His prophets.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 11:29?

2. How does 1 Kings 11:29 illustrate God's sovereignty in choosing leaders?

3. What role does Ahijah play in God's plan for Israel in 1 Kings 11:29?

4. How can we discern God's guidance in our lives, like Jeroboam's encounter?

5. What scriptural connections exist between 1 Kings 11:29 and God's promises to David?

6. How should we respond when God reveals His plans, as seen in 1 Kings 11:29?

7. What is the significance of Ahijah's prophecy in 1 Kings 11:29 for Israel's future?

8. How does 1 Kings 11:29 illustrate God's sovereignty in choosing leaders?

9. Why did God choose Jeroboam as a leader according to 1 Kings 11:29?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 11?

11. Who was Ahijah in the Bible?

12. (2 Chronicles 10:15) Does attributing Rehoboam’s stubbornness to divine intervention undermine his free will?

13. Who were Rehoboam and Jeroboam in biblical history?

14. How did Solomon's reign lead to Israel's division?
What Does 1 Kings 11:29 Mean
During that time

“During that time” ties the moment to the mounting judgment already announced against Solomon’s house (1 Kings 11:11-13).

• Solomon’s idolatry had stirred the Lord’s anger (11:4-10), setting the stage for the kingdom’s division.

• Jeroboam, “a valiant young man” whom Solomon had promoted (11:28), is now God’s chosen instrument for that division.

• The phrase reminds us that the Lord’s timing is never random; He orchestrates events precisely, just as He later did when Elijah confronted Ahab “in the third year” of drought (1 Kings 18:1).


the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite

Ahijah is introduced simply but authoritatively: a prophet from Shiloh, the early worship center where the tabernacle once stood (Joshua 18:1).

• By naming his hometown, the text links Ahijah to Israel’s spiritual heritage and underlines his legitimacy.

• Prophets frequently delivered pivotal kingdom-shaping words: Nathan to David (2 Samuel 7:4-17), Elijah to Ahab (1 Kings 17:1). Ahijah’s role fits that pattern.


met Jeroboam on the road

The meeting is intentional, not accidental.

• God often intercepts people “on the road” to redirect their paths—think of Balaam (Numbers 22:22-35) or the risen Christ with the Emmaus travelers (Luke 24:13-16).

• Jeroboam’s life is about to pivot from overseer to future king; the road scene underlines the transition.


as he was going out of Jerusalem

Jeroboam is leaving the city where Solomon reigns.

• The departure foreshadows his ultimate break from Solomon’s dynasty and from Jerusalem’s temple worship (1 Kings 12:26-27).

• It also mirrors God’s earlier word that He would “tear the kingdom away” yet leave “one tribe for the sake of My servant David” (11:13).


Now Ahijah had wrapped himself in a new cloak

The new cloak is more than clothing; it is a living parable.

• In the next verses Ahijah will tear that cloak into twelve pieces to picture the kingdom’s division (11:30-31).

• A “new” garment suggests something fresh the Lord is bringing about, similar to the “new thing” He promised in Isaiah 43:19.

• The prophetic use of clothing recalls Samuel tearing Saul’s robe to signify the kingdom’s removal (1 Samuel 15:27-28). God speaks through tangible symbols so His message cannot be missed.


and the two of them were alone in the open field

Privacy allows the prophetic word to be delivered without interference.

• Many key revelations occur in solitary places: Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-4), Jesus with His disciples on a mountain (Matthew 17:1-2).

• Being “alone” underscores God’s personal call to Jeroboam; the field becomes holy ground where destiny is announced.


summary

1 Kings 11:29 captures a divinely arranged encounter. At the very moment God’s judgment on Solomon is ripening, He sends His prophet to meet Jeroboam, outside Jerusalem, armed with a symbolic new cloak. The verse shows God’s meticulous timing, His use of prophetic signs, and His sovereign choice of unlikely individuals to carry out His purposes.

Verse 29. - And it came to pass at that time [a general expression = "when he was thus employed"] when [Heb. that] Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem that [Heb. and], the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite [i.e., of Shiloh, as is expressed 1 Kings 14:2-4, where see notes. He too, therefore, was an Ephraimite (Joshua 16:5). This portion of the history is probably derived from his writings (2 Chronicles 9:29). We may be pretty sure that Nathan was now dead] found him in the way; and he [i.e., Ahijah. Ewald understands Jeroboam to be meant, and would see in the new garment his "splendid robe of office"] had clad himself with a new garment [שַׂלְמָה same word as שְׂמְלָה such transpositions of letters being common. The simlah was the outer garment (Genesis 9:23; 1 Samuel 21:10, etc.), which served at night as a covering (Deuteronomy 22:17). It was probably identical in shape, etc., with the camel's-hair burnous, or abba, worn by the Arabs at the present day (cf. Conder, pp. 318, 342), and being almost a square would lend itself well to division into twelve parts]; and they two were alone in the field [i.e., open country.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
During
וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

that
הַהִ֔יא (ha·hî)
Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

time,
בָּעֵ֣ת (bā·‘êṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6256: Time, now, when

the prophet
הַנָּבִ֜יא (han·nā·ḇî)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet

Ahijah
אֲחִיָּה֩ (’ă·ḥî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 281: Ahijah -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name

the Shilonite
הַשִּׁילֹנִ֨י (haš·šî·lō·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7888: Shilonite -- a Shilonite

met
וַיִּמְצָ֣א (way·yim·ṣā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

[Jeroboam]
אֹת֡וֹ (’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

on the road
בַּדֶּ֗רֶךְ (bad·de·reḵ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

as [he]
וְיָֽרָבְעָ֖ם (wə·yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3379: Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings

was going out
יָצָ֣א (yā·ṣā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

of Jerusalem.
מִירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (mî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

Now Ahijah
וְה֤וּא (wə·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

had wrapped himself
מִתְכַּסֶּה֙ (miṯ·kas·seh)
Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover

in a new
חֲדָשָׁ֔ה (ḥă·ḏā·šāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2319: New

cloak,
בְּשַׂלְמָ֣ה (bə·śal·māh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8008: A wrapper, mantle

and the two
וּשְׁנֵיהֶ֥ם (ū·šə·nê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Number - mdc | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

of them were alone
לְבַדָּ֖ם (lə·ḇad·dām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of

in the open field.
בַּשָּׂדֶֽה׃ (baś·śā·ḏeh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704: Field, land


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1 Kings 11:28
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